AP ICET 2026 Analytical Ability Questions with Answers: Get ICET Questions on Problem Solving & Data Sufficiency

Andhra Pradesh - Integrated Common Entrance Test (APICET) 2025 ( APICET )

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Candidates preparing for AP ICET 2026 can check the AP ICET analytical ability questions 2026. Candidates can assess the difficulty level and exam pattern. AP ICET 2026 exam will be held tentatively in first week of May, in offline mode. Download the APICET previous year question paper PDF here.

AP ICET Analytical Ability Questions

AP ICET Analytical Ability Questions

AP ICET 2026 exam, conducted by Andhra University, will be held in first week of May, in offline mode. The APICET question paper 2026 will include three sections: Analytical Ability, Communication Ability, and Mathematical Ability. Candidates preparing for the AP ICET 2026 Analytical Ability section can check important questions. AP ICET analytical ability will include questions from data sufficiency, sequence & series, data analysis, coding & decoding, and date & time arrangement problems.

Candidates preparing for AP ICET 2026 exam must check the AP ICET syllabus. This article provides past years’ AP ICET Analytical Ability questions for reference. Also, candidates can download previous years’ AP ICET question papers with answer PDFs to assess the exam’s difficulty level and question pattern.

Table of content
  • AP ICET Analytical Ability Pattern and Weightage
  • AP ICET Analytical Ability Questions 2026 (Expected)
  • AP ICET Analytical Ability Previous Year Question Paper
  • AP ICET Analytical Ability Difficulty Level

AP ICET Analytical Ability Pattern and Weightage

Candidates preparing for the Analytical ability section of AP ICET 2026, must check the table below to know the APICET exam pattern and section-wise weightage:

Sections

No. of Questions

(i) Data Sufficiency 

20

(ii) Problem Solving

55

Total

75

Q:   From where can I download the Andhra Pradesh ICET previous year question papers?
A:
Andhra Pradesh ICET previous year question papers are available online. Candidates can visit the official website of Shiksha (https://shiksha.com/mba/apicet-exam-question-papers) to download the past years question papers. Candidates will be able to download the question paper for free. Andhra Pradesh ICET question paper will help candidates to acquaint with the difficulty level and actual exam environment. Candidates must assess their performance and preparation level with the help of previous year question papers. Candidates must ensure to solve AP ICET previous year question paper to reinforce learning and revision of important topics.
Q:   Is Andhra Pradesh ICET response sheet out?
A:

AP ICET 2025 response sheet has been released at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. Candidates who appeared for the exam can download their response sheet along with the preliminary Andhra Pradesh ICET answer key and question paper. Andhra Pradesh ICET 2025 exam was held on May 07, 2025. Conduting body releases the Andhra Pradesh ICET answer key, repsonse sheet and question paper soon after the exam is conducted.

Q:   Will the APICET question paper have descriptive type questions?
A:

No, all the questions in the APICET question paper will be objective type questions and will be in MCQ format. Candidates will be given four options for each question. Candidates will have to select the correct option for each question. Andhra Pradesh ICET question paper will consist of 200 Multiple Choice Questions. Each question will be for one mark. There will be no negative marking for any wrong answers. Candidates will have to attempt the 200 questions in 150 minutes. There will be no sectional time limit to attempt the AP ICET exam sections. AP ICET 2026 exam will be held in first week of May in computer based mode across 25 districts of Andhra Pradesh.

AP ICET Analytical Ability Questions 2026 (Expected)

AP ICET analytical ability includes questions based on data in the form of two statements, sequence and series, data analysis, coding and decoding problems and date, time and arrangement problems. This section consists of 75 questions, each worth one mark each. Check below to know the expected analytical questions for AP ICET 2026.  

In the below questions, a question will be followed by two statements labelled as I and II. You have to decide whether the data given in the statement is sufficient to answer the question, using the data make an appropriate choice from (1) to (4) as per the following guidelines:

  • Mark choice (1) if the statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question
  • Mark choice (2) if the statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question
  • Mark choice (3) if the statement I and II together are sufficient to answer the question but neither along statement is sufficient.
  • Mark choice (4) if the statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question and additional data is required.

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Q. What is the cost of each pen?

Statements

  1. The cost of 3 pens and 4 pencils is INR 10
  2. The cost of 12 pencils and 9 pens is INR 30

Options:

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

Correct Answer Option 4

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Q. What is the value of x?

Statements

  1. x+3y= 9
  2. 3x+9y= 27

Options:

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

Correct Answer Option 4

Q. For the positive integer n, is n-10 odd?

Statements

  1. n-16 is a positive integer
  2. n+12 is even

 Options:

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

Correct Answer Option 2

Q. Four friends, A,B,C and D got the top four ranks in a test but A did not get the first, B did not get the second, C did not get the third and D did not get the fourth. Who secured which rank?

Statements

  1. Neither A and D were among the first 2 ranks
  2. Neither B and C was third or fourth

Options:

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

Correct Answer Option 3

Q. What is the value of x in the equation 2x+5=11

Statements

  1. x=3
  2. x is a prime number

Options:

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

Correct Answer Option 1

Q:   Can I download the APICET question paper soon after the exam is over?
A:

Candidates cannot download the APICET question paper soon after appearing for the exam. The official question paper is released along with the release of the preliminary answer key and response sheet. Candidates can access the APICET question paper here. AP ICET 2026 answer key will be released online at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in along with the official question papers. Candidates are not required to enter their login credentials to download the answer key and question paper.

Q:   Is Andhra Pradesh ICET 2024 question papers released?
A:

Yes, Andhra Pradesh ICET 2024 question papers are released on the official website. Andhra Pradesh ICET conducting body released the APICET question paper 2024 for both slots along with the answer key and candidate's response sheet. Candidates can now download the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2024 question paper from the Shiksha portal or official website.

Q:   When will Andhra Pradesh ICET question papers release?
A:

Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, will release the Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 question papers tentatively in second week of May 2025 soon after the exams are over. AP ICET 2026 official question papers will be released along with the provisional answer key. Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 exam will be scheduled tentatively in first week of May. Candidates will be able to access the Andhra Pradesh ICET question paper 2026 along with the preliminary answer key and candidate response sheet. Authorities will release the Andhra Pradesh ICET question paper 2026 PDF for both slots.

Q. Find odd thing from the following

  1. Cricket
  2. Chess
  3. Hockey
  4. Football

Correct Answer Option 2

Q. Find odd thing from the following

  1. bb DEF H
  2. cc EFG I
  3. aa CDE G
  4. ff HIJ L

Correct Answer Option 4

Q. Find odd from the following

  1. 121
  2. 144
  3. 169
  4. 226

Correct Answer Option 4

Q. Find odd thing from the following

  1. Nephrology
  2. Astrology
  3. Pathology
  4. Mycology

Correct Answer Option 2

Q. Find the missing number: 0.5, 2, 4.5, 8, 12.5,____

  1. 16
  2. 18
  3. 17
  4. 19

Correct Answer Option 2

Q. Find the missing number: 5,10,17,26,37,_____

  1. 46
  2. 49
  3. 48
  4. 50

Correct Answer Option 4

Q. Find the missing letter: R,U,X,A,D,_

  1. E
  2. F
  3. G
  4. I

Correct Answer Option 3

Q. Find the missing letter: aB, bB, cD, dD,__

  1. eE
  2. eF
  3. fF
  4. fG

Correct Answer Option 2

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Q. Find the missing number: 1,4,27, 256,3125,__

  1. 7776
  2. 56646
  3. 46656
  4. 1296

Correct Answer Option 3

Q. If in a certain code language, ‘HELPER’ is coded as ‘REPLEH’, the code for ‘SATURN’ is

  1. ASUTNER
  2. NRTUAS
  3. NRUTSA
  4. NRUTAS

 Correct Answer Option 4

Q. If in a certain code language ‘RIGHT’ is coded as ‘THGIR’, how would ‘OCTOBER’ be coded?

  1. REOBTCO
  2. REBOCTO
  3. REBOTOC
  4. REBOTCO

 Correct Answer Option 4

 Q. if x= 48 and RUN= 106, then what will be CAT?

  1. 48
  2. 24
  3. 35
  4. 125

Correct Answer Option 1

Q. APPLE is coded as 50, the ORANGE is coded as

  1. 50
  2. 80
  3. 70
  4. 60

Correct Answer Option 4

Q. If CAR is 22, SCOOTER= ?

  1. 33
  2. 44
  3. 11
  4. 95

Correct Answer Option 4

Q. 23:57::1113:___

  1. 1719
  2. 1516
  3. 1517
  4. 1917

Correct Answer Option 1

AP ICET Analytical Ability Previous Year Question Paper

Candidates can refer to the table below to download the AP ICET analytical Ability previous year question paper:

AP ICET Year

Shift

AP ICET Question Paper PDF

AP ICET 2025 Shift 1 Download PDF
Shift 2 Download PDF
AP ICET 2024

Shift 1

Download PDF

Shift 2

Download PDF

AP ICET 2023

Shift 1

Download PDF

Shift 2

Download PDF

AP ICET 2022

Shift 1

Download PDF

Shift 2

Download PDF

AP ICET 2021

Shift 1

Download PDF

Shift 2

Download PDF

Shift 3

Download PDF

Shift 4

Download PDF

AP ICET 2020

Shift 1

Download PDF

Shift 2

Download PDF

Shift 3

Download PDF

Shift 4

Download PDF

AP ICET 2019

 

Shift 1

Download PDF

Shift 2

Download PDF

AP ICET Analytical Ability Difficulty Level

The difficulty level of AP ICET analytical ability section is usually moderate. Candidates must prepare well for this section to answer questions with accuracy. Analytical ability remains the time-consuming section. AP ICET Analytical ability has the maximum weightage of 75 marks. To ensure accuracy and improve speed in the AP ICET Analytical Ability section, thorough preparation is essential. Candidates should focus on:

  • Mastering topics like data sufficiency, coding-decoding, series, analogies, syllogisms, blood relations, and visual reasoning.
  • Regularly solve questions from previous year papers and mock tests.
  • Learn techniques to derive solutions, especially for common question types.
  • Practice solving questions under timed conditions to improve speed and accuracy simultaneously.

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College Name

Average Fees

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INR 54,000

Al-Habeeb College of Engineering and Technology Admission

INR 90,000

Ashoka Institute of Engineering and Technology Admission

INR 1 Lakh

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INR 54,000

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Specialisation

No. of Colleges

Sales & Marketing

3 colleges

Finance

2 colleges

Human Resources

2 colleges

IT & Systems

1 college

Operations

1 college

Business Analytics

1 college

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

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The table below classifies the Hyderabad MBA colleges accepting APICET based on their average course fees:

Average Course Fees Range

No. of Colleges

Less than INR 1 Lakh

5 colleges

INR 1-2 Lakh

1 college

INR 3-5 Lakh

2 colleges

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Students can click on the links provided in the table below for details about APICET, its exam dates, schedule, and syllabus.

Exam Name

Exam Date

Exam Schedule

Exam Syllabus

APICET

May 2026 (Tentative)

APICET Schedule

APICET Syllabus

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The MBA course fees at APICET-accepting MBA colleges in Hyderabad are provided in the table below:

College Name

Average Fees

Bhoj Reddy Engineering College for Women Admission

INR 54,000

ISTTM Business School Admission

INR 4.5 Lakh

Al-Habeeb College of Engineering and Technology Admission

INR 90,000

Ashoka Institute of Engineering and Technology Admission

INR 1 Lakh

RRS College of Engineering and Technology Admission

INR 54,000

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Of course! The table below provides an overview of the best Hyderabad MBA colleges accepting APICET scores:

Particulars

Details

Number of MBA Colleges in Hyderabad Accepting APICET

9 colleges

Annual Fees

Less than INR 1 Lakh: 5 colleges

INR 1-2 Lakh: 1 college

INR 3-5 Lakh: 2 colleges

Top MBA Colleges in Hyderabad Accepting APICET

Bhoj Reddy Engineering College for Women, ISTTM Business School, Al-Habeeb College of Engineering and Technology, Ashoka Institute of Engineering and Technology, etc.

Top MBA Specialisations

Sales & Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, IT & Systems, Operations, Business Analytics, etc.

Accepted Entrance Exams

APICET

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